Charlotte Odom Kindergarten Teacher Video - more planning, more ideas, individualize teaching, students feel that the library is their classroom Third Grade Teacher Video - role of education, authentic learning, students learn how to find answers to their own questions and answer their questions Elementary Art Teacher Video - Expanded instruction Principal Video - Active achievement, effectively evaluate websites, librarian sees the global perspective of school 7th Grade LA teacher video - Make task enjoyable, teach technology tools 8th Grade LA teacher video - team teach, take learning back to classroom and other classes, internalize knowledge HS Art teacher video - present rubrics for students to follow, integrate across curriculum HS Student teacher video - Working together, helping students HS English teacher video -
Milbury, Peter. "Librarian Collaboration With Student Teachers Via Technology: Ten Important Reasons To Take It Seriously." CSLA Journal 28.1 (2004): 19-21. Academic Search Complete. Web. 29 Jan. 2013.
"The most important consequence of teacher-LMT collaboration is that it helps increase student achievement" (STUDENTS) "These range from providing answers to reference questions to brainstorming ideas for library research projects and acting as a fell-fledged partner in lesson planning, implementation, and evaluation. ...collaboration with teachers is a powerful experience and service that LMTs have to offer." (TEACHERS) "In addition to increasing our professional sense of accomplishment, it makes us feel more valued by other educators." (LIBRARIANS
Steck, Kappy, and Lizzie Padget. "Together We Can!." Knowledge Quest 40.4 (2012): 34-37. Academic Search Complete. Web. 29 Jan. 2013. "Teachers have time to consult with the school librarian....to plan units of study" (TEACHERS) "As Principal, I have always contented that a strong school library program plays a significant role in academic achievement, and thus the library should function as the hub of the school." (ADMIN)
Kilker, Jean. "School And Community Connections For Collaboration And Coteaching." Knowledge Quest 40.4 (2012): 38-45. Academic Search Complete. Web. 29 Jan. 2013. "Teachers learn to infuse technology" (TEACHERS) "With a solid basis of leadership and collaboration, I have been fortunate to form great partnerships to advance student learning for all departments in the school." (STUDENTS) "When we co-teach in the school library or in her classroom, the students benefit because we keep up a dialogue, adding layers of meaning and suggestions to our explanations and giving students multiple ideas to foster their critical thinking." (STUDENTS "For outside activities we are willing to share, we are willing to build on an idea. We share the responsibilities and the instruction." (TEACHERS)
McGregor, Joy. "Collaboration and Leadership." Curriculum Connections through the Library. Eds. Barbara K. Stripling and Sandra Hughes-Hassell. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2003. 199-219. Print.
"By collaborating, teachers and teacher librarians provide learning experiences that respond to learning needs, provide resources at point of need, give teachers a working partner, and promote academic achievement." (TEACHERS & STUDENTS) "They know that learning experiences are strengthened when both the classroom teacher and teacher librarian work together to achieve learning goals and objectives." (STUDENTS) "...teachers in effective schools do not operate in isolation, unconnected with each other." (TEACHERS) "Teacher librarian is well placed to be familiar with all curriculum. With an overall view, the teacher librarian is able to see how learning develops from year to year..." (STUDENTS) "Teacher librarians can observe the overall needs of the school community and identify areas where problems might be solved by working together." (ADMIN)
"educators collaborate they generate more ideas and creativity and can cover more learning standards or integrate more material"
Moreillon, Judi. "Two Heads Are Better Than One: Influencing Preservice Classroom Understanding And Practice Of Classroom-Library Collaboration." School Library Media Research 11.(2008): 1. Library Literature & Information Science Full Text (H.W. Wilson). Web. 1 Feb. 2013.
Students: “They felt that these learning activities would be more interesting to children because of the variety” “children could receive more one-on-one attention and instruction, and one group pointed out that students wouldn't have to wait as long to have questions answered as they would with just one teacher.” Teachers: “that when educators collaborate they generate more ideas and creativity and can cover more learning standards or integrate more material”
Williamson, Kirsty, Alyson Archibald, and Joy McGregor. "Shared Vision: A Key To Successful Collaboration?." School Libraries Worldwide 16.2 (2010): 16-30. Library Literature & Information Science Full Text (H.W. Wilson). Web. 1 Feb. 2013.
“Teachers are very encouraged when they see benefits of collaboration for their students” “Teacher librarians and teachers combined their areas of expertise to design and deliver units of work that resulted in the production of new curriculum materials and methods” “Students also benefited from team teaching in their classroom in helping them deepen their levels of both information literacy and subject content”
Pattie Nix
Kimmel, Sue C.1. "Seeing The Clouds: Teacher Librarian As Broker In Collaborative Planning With Teachers." School Libraries Worldwide 18.1 (2012): 87-96. Library Literature & Information Science Full Text (H.W. Wilson). Web. 28 Jan. 2013. http://ezproxy.twu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=llf&AN=70862330&site=ehost-live&scope=site Interviewed teachers three 2nd grade teachers who were involved in year long collaboration with the school teacher librarian Students achievement is indirectly impacted by teachers receiving resoruces and ideas from the librian Teachers were interviews mid year and end year Librarian offered support, legwork, and knowledge Librarian has knowledge of resoruces in the library plus an understanding of curriculum and how it connects across grade levels (LIBRARIAN) Teachers appreciate ideas and resources being suggested not mandated (TEACHERS) Librarian identified resources and brought them to planning meetings Full benefit was having resources plus a knowledgable participation of librarian in planning. Resources accompanied by knowledge
AASL. Empowering Learners. Chicago: American Association of School Librarians, 2009. Print Librarian as Instructional Partner (p17)
work with members of school community to develop policies and curriculum (ADMIN)
collaborate with teachers to create assignments that are matched to state standards (TEACHERS)
develop objectives and goals and assessment strategies
assignments should include critical thinking skills, technology and information literacy skills, core social skills and cluteral compentencies
Teaching for Learning, Guideline #1 "The school library program promotes collaboration among memebers of the learning community and encourages learners to be independent, lifelong users and producers of ideas and information" (p19-20)
should know curriculum thoroughly
collaboration with teachers to develop inquiry lessons (TEACHERS)
collaborate with community stake holders to add resources and expertise
collaborate with administrators to "promote, support and implement" building collaboration (ADMIN)
collaborate with students to understand their needs and learn new technologies (STUDENTS)
Moreillon, Judi. Collaborative Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension. Chicago: American Library Association, 2007. Print. "In the 21st century, educators' overarching common goal is increasing achievement for al learners." (Moreillon 4)"Until teacher-librarians serve as full memebers of instructional teams, their true value as educators cannot be measured." (Moreillon 9)*collaboration benefits for students and educatorsstudents - individual attention, better designed lessons, access to info at point of need, access to multiple resources, engaged, more material or deeper investigaton, expanded opportinities for creativity, acquiring skills for lifelng learning, integrated learningeducators - one-on-one with students, clarification of goals and objectives, improved facilitation of differentiated instruction, integrated information and literacy skills, shared responsibilities, fewer classroom management issues, more teaching time/less distractions, expanded opportunities for creativity, personal and professional growth, integrated teaching (Moreillon 8)
Definition of collaboration:
"Collaboration is a trusting, working relationship between two or more equal participants involved in shared thinking, shared planning and shared creation of integrated instruction. Through a shared vision and shared objectives, student learning opportunities are created that integrate subject content and information literacy by co-planning, co-implementing, and co-evaluating students' progress throughout the instructional process in order to improve student learning in all areas of the curriculum."
Teachers:
collaborative relationship may renew and invigorate teaching methods
intelluctually stimulating
sense of accountability makes for better quality teaching
Librarians:
integration of library literacy into curriculum supports critical thinking, research and writing process (library standards)
sense of accountability makes for better quality teaching
Students:
collaborative environment makes learning more meaningful
develops skills: finding, using, evaluating information in books and multi media resources
may reach at risk students
greater understanding by being exposed to different teaching styles
Administrators: these aren't benefits, more like the principal's role
make organizational changes
understand the possible positive effects of collaboration
provide flexible schedules
provide professional develoment
provide resources
support the role of school librarian as a teacher
principals are focused on student achievement and accountability, the benefits to students of collaboration between teachers and sl meets this need
"Thus principals are expected to meet national standards, but are accountable to local standards.Fortunately, several studies have identified qualities that optimize principals’ success in meeting both sets of standards.
clear, feasible vision and goals;
• focus on—and interaction with—students and teachers; • support of innovation and evidence-based practice; • communication of high expectations of the school community;• facilitation of team spirit and positive collaborative atmosphere; and • warm and caring personality (Blankenship, 2000; Mulhall et al., 2003).
Benefits of principals collaborating with librarian:'
"...the TL can advance principals’ agendas through collaboration. Based on their expertise noted above, TLs can conduct literature reviews about administrative issues such as student retention, family involvement, and year-round scheduling. TLs can take a leadership role in professional development through their knowledge of peer coaching, technology, and content. TLs can help determine cost-effective allocation of resources through their evaluative expertise. They can help manage school knowledge through their ability to gather, organize, and make information available."
Charlotte Odom
Kindergarten Teacher Video - more planning, more ideas, individualize teaching, students feel that the library is their classroom
Third Grade Teacher Video - role of education, authentic learning, students learn how to find answers to their own questions and answer their questions
Elementary Art Teacher Video - Expanded instruction
Principal Video - Active achievement, effectively evaluate websites, librarian sees the global perspective of school
7th Grade LA teacher video - Make task enjoyable, teach technology tools
8th Grade LA teacher video - team teach, take learning back to classroom and other classes, internalize knowledge
HS Art teacher video - present rubrics for students to follow, integrate across curriculum
HS Student teacher video - Working together, helping students
HS English teacher video -
Milbury, Peter. "Librarian Collaboration With Student Teachers Via Technology: Ten Important Reasons To Take It Seriously." CSLA Journal 28.1 (2004): 19-21. Academic Search Complete. Web. 29 Jan. 2013.
"The most important consequence of teacher-LMT collaboration is that it helps increase student achievement" (STUDENTS)
"These range from providing answers to reference questions to brainstorming ideas for library research projects and acting as a fell-fledged partner in lesson planning, implementation, and evaluation. ...collaboration with teachers is a powerful experience and service that LMTs have to offer." (TEACHERS)
"In addition to increasing our professional sense of accomplishment, it makes us feel more valued by other educators." (LIBRARIANS
Steck, Kappy, and Lizzie Padget. "Together We Can!." Knowledge Quest 40.4 (2012): 34-37. Academic Search Complete. Web. 29 Jan. 2013.
"Teachers have time to consult with the school librarian....to plan units of study" (TEACHERS)
"As Principal, I have always contented that a strong school library program plays a significant role in academic achievement, and thus the library should function as the hub of the school." (ADMIN)
Kilker, Jean. "School And Community Connections For Collaboration And Coteaching." Knowledge Quest 40.4 (2012): 38-45. Academic Search Complete. Web. 29 Jan. 2013.
"Teachers learn to infuse technology" (TEACHERS)
"With a solid basis of leadership and collaboration, I have been fortunate to form great partnerships to advance student learning for all departments in the school." (STUDENTS)
"When we co-teach in the school library or in her classroom, the students benefit because we keep up a dialogue, adding layers of meaning and suggestions to our explanations and giving students multiple ideas to foster their critical thinking." (STUDENTS
"For outside activities we are willing to share, we are willing to build on an idea. We share the responsibilities and the instruction." (TEACHERS)
"By collaborating, teachers and teacher librarians provide learning experiences that respond to learning needs, provide resources at point of need, give teachers a working partner, and promote academic achievement." (TEACHERS & STUDENTS)
"They know that learning experiences are strengthened when both the classroom teacher and teacher librarian work together to achieve learning goals and objectives." (STUDENTS)
"...teachers in effective schools do not operate in isolation, unconnected with each other." (TEACHERS)
"Teacher librarian is well placed to be familiar with all curriculum. With an overall view, the teacher librarian is able to see how learning develops from year to year..." (STUDENTS)
"Teacher librarians can observe the overall needs of the school community and identify areas where problems might be solved by working together." (ADMIN)
"educators collaborate they generate more ideas and creativity and can cover more learning standards or integrate more material"
Moreillon, Judi. "Two Heads Are Better Than One: Influencing Preservice Classroom Understanding And Practice Of Classroom-Library Collaboration." School Library Media Research 11.(2008): 1. Library Literature & Information Science Full Text (H.W. Wilson). Web. 1 Feb. 2013.
Students:
“They felt that these learning activities would be more interesting to children because of the variety”
“children could receive more one-on-one attention and instruction, and one group pointed out that students wouldn't have to wait as long to have questions answered as they would with just one teacher.”
Teachers:
“that when educators collaborate they generate more ideas and creativity and can cover more learning standards or integrate more material”
Williamson, Kirsty, Alyson Archibald, and Joy McGregor. "Shared Vision: A Key To Successful Collaboration?." School Libraries Worldwide 16.2 (2010): 16-30. Library Literature & Information Science Full Text (H.W. Wilson). Web. 1 Feb. 2013.
“Teachers are very encouraged when they see benefits of collaboration for their students”
“Teacher librarians and teachers combined their areas of expertise to design and deliver units of work that resulted in the production of new curriculum materials and methods”
“Students also benefited from team teaching in their classroom in helping them deepen their levels of both information literacy and subject content”
Pattie Nix
Kimmel, Sue C.1. "Seeing The Clouds: Teacher Librarian As Broker In Collaborative Planning With Teachers." School Libraries Worldwide 18.1 (2012): 87-96. Library Literature & Information Science Full Text (H.W. Wilson). Web. 28 Jan. 2013.
http://ezproxy.twu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=llf&AN=70862330&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Interviewed teachers three 2nd grade teachers who were involved in year long collaboration with the school teacher librarian
Students achievement is indirectly impacted by teachers receiving resoruces and ideas from the librian
Teachers were interviews mid year and end year
Librarian offered support, legwork, and knowledge
Librarian has knowledge of resoruces in the library plus an understanding of curriculum and how it connects across grade levels (LIBRARIAN)
Teachers appreciate ideas and resources being suggested not mandated (TEACHERS)
Librarian identified resources and brought them to planning meetings
Full benefit was having resources plus a knowledgable participation of librarian in planning. Resources accompanied by knowledge
AASL. Empowering Learners. Chicago: American Association of School Librarians, 2009. Print
Librarian as Instructional Partner (p17)
- work with members of school community to develop policies and curriculum (ADMIN)
- collaborate with teachers to create assignments that are matched to state standards (TEACHERS)
- develop objectives and goals and assessment strategies
- assignments should include critical thinking skills, technology and information literacy skills, core social skills and cluteral compentencies
Teaching for Learning, Guideline #1 "The school library program promotes collaboration among memebers of the learning community and encourages learners to be independent, lifelong users and producers of ideas and information" (p19-20)Moreillon, Judi. Collaborative Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension. Chicago: American Library Association, 2007. Print.
"In the 21st century, educators' overarching common goal is increasing achievement for al learners." (Moreillon 4)"Until teacher-librarians serve as full memebers of instructional teams, their true value as educators cannot be measured." (Moreillon 9)*collaboration benefits for students and educatorsstudents - individual attention, better designed lessons, access to info at point of need, access to multiple resources, engaged, more material or deeper investigaton, expanded opportinities for creativity, acquiring skills for lifelng learning, integrated learningeducators - one-on-one with students, clarification of goals and objectives, improved facilitation of differentiated instruction, integrated information and literacy skills, shared responsibilities, fewer classroom management issues, more teaching time/less distractions, expanded opportunities for creativity, personal and professional growth, integrated teaching (Moreillon 8)
Montiel-Overall, Patricia. "Toward A Theory Of Collaboration For Teachers And Librarians [Computer File]." School Library Media Research 8.(2005): 1. Library Literature & Information Science Full Text (H.W. Wilson). Web. 31 Jan. 2013.
http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=7&sid=6330bde1-d6cf-4029-a8e4-241be192d8f2%40sessionmgr110&hid=118&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZSZzY29wZT1zaXRl#db=llf&AN=502943298
Definition of collaboration:
"Collaboration is a trusting, working relationship between two or more equal participants involved in shared thinking, shared planning and shared creation of integrated instruction. Through a shared vision and shared objectives, student learning opportunities are created that integrate subject content and information literacy by co-planning, co-implementing, and co-evaluating students' progress throughout the instructional process in order to improve student learning in all areas of the curriculum."
Teachers:
collaborative relationship may renew and invigorate teaching methods
intelluctually stimulating
sense of accountability makes for better quality teaching
Librarians:
integration of library literacy into curriculum supports critical thinking, research and writing process (library standards)
sense of accountability makes for better quality teaching
Students:
collaborative environment makes learning more meaningful
develops skills: finding, using, evaluating information in books and multi media resources
may reach at risk students
greater understanding by being exposed to different teaching styles
Administrators: these aren't benefits, more like the principal's role
make organizational changes
understand the possible positive effects of collaboration
provide flexible schedules
provide professional develoment
provide resources
support the role of school librarian as a teacher
Farmer, Lesley. "Principals: Catalysts For Collaboration." School Libraries Worldwide 13.1 (2007): 56-65. Library Literature & Information Science Full Text (H.W. Wilson). Web. 31 Jan. 2013.
http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=17&sid=6330bde1-d6cf-4029-a8e4-241be192d8f2%40sessionmgr110&hid=118
principals are focused on student achievement and accountability, the benefits to students of collaboration between teachers and sl meets this need
"Thus principals are expected to meet national standards, but are accountable to local standards.Fortunately, several studies have identified qualities that optimize principals’
success in meeting both sets of standards.
- clear, feasible vision and goals;
• focus on—and interaction with—students and teachers;• support of innovation and evidence-based practice;
• communication of high expectations of the school community;• facilitation of team spirit and positive collaborative atmosphere; and
• warm and caring personality (Blankenship, 2000; Mulhall et al., 2003).
Benefits of principals collaborating with librarian:'
"...the TL can advance principals’ agendas through collaboration. Based on
their expertise noted above, TLs can conduct literature reviews about
administrative issues such as student retention, family involvement, and
year-round scheduling. TLs can take a leadership role in professional development
through their knowledge of peer coaching, technology, and content.
TLs can help determine cost-effective allocation of resources through their
evaluative expertise. They can help manage school knowledge through their
ability to gather, organize, and make information available."